Eastern Larch (Tamarack)

Other Common Names/Trade Names: TamarackScientific Name: Larix laricinaBest Characteristics for Identification: Lustrous. Very dense, obvious latewood. Resin canals.
Uses: Local use lumber, pulp.General Natural Range: A transcontinental species extending from the northern tree line from Alaska to Newfoundland south into New England and the Lake States.Identical or Nearly Identical Species: Western LarchOther Species Easily Confused With: None Means of Distinguishing Similar Species: Not applicable